Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #02V266000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V266000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 369,614 affected units, FORD/BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL DISTANCE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable padels are being recalled in order to adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to a minimum of 50 mm of lateral separation. simultaneous application of both the brake and accelerator pedals could result in an increase in engine rpm.

Corrective Action

Owners will be instructed as to the proper way to set the position of the pedals and to take their vehicles to a dealer to have the spacing between the brake and accelerator pedals measured. if the spacing is found to be less than 50 mm, the dealer will adjust the pedals to increase the distance between them to greater than 50 mm. owner notification began october 28, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V266000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2002-10-02T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/brake and accelerator pedal distance
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 369,614

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 02S40
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable padels are being recalled in order to adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to a minimum of 50 mm of lateral separation. simultaneous application of both the brake and accelerator pedals could result in an increase in engine rpm.
Consequence Summary: This could result in a customer experiencing an "unintended vehicle speed increase" or a perceived "unable to stop" condition.
Corrective Action: Owners will be instructed as to the proper way to set the position of the pedals and to take their vehicles to a dealer to have the spacing between the brake and accelerator pedals measured. if the spacing is found to be less than 50 mm, the dealer will adjust the pedals to increase the distance between them to greater than 50 mm. owner notification began october 28, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yzdn~7e6a_gmfe
NHTSA ID: 02V266000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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